How to Make Gel Pens Work Again

Sakura's Tips

• 1

  Make circular motions on paper with your gel pen. "The motion makes the tip (ball) roll and causes the gel ink to be pulled into the ball tip chamber. It might take a few tries," according to the manufacturer's FAQs.

• 2

  Do not tap the bottom or top of pen; this may cause the ink to jam.

• 3

  Heat the point with a lighter for a few seconds to warm the ink and loosen it. Do not touch the flame to the pen.

• 4

  Hold the gel tip pen over a kettle or pot of boiling water for one to two minutes to heat and loosen the ink.